Mark Carlie, CPA, CGMA, CMA, CM&AA; Principal, Carlie Consulting, LLC; Partner, BDO USA, LLP – Retired, Formerly Stone Carlie & Company, LLC. Mark is an active real estate developer and owner. He is currently a co-leader of AltonWorks, a social impact redeveloper which is catalyzing the redevelopment of downtown Alton, Illinois to make it the healthiest, happiest city on the Mississippi River. At BDO, Mark oversaw the construction and real estate practice in the areas of business development, staff development, product development and service delivery. Through Carlie Consulting, Mark provides strategic and management consulting services to organizations’ leadership and management teams. At BDO, Mark lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of consulting services aimed at improving the direction, performance and accountability of clients’ businesses. For over 40 years, he has helped clients determine their visions and the strategies and programs needed to capitalize on their strengths, align their efforts and inspire their people. Clients have been from a broad array of industries including construction, real estate, healthcare, not-for-profit, professional services, manufacturing, distribution, retail and more. Using extensive experience, tools and methodologies, Mark oversees the conduct of engagements in the areas of business planning, including vision and strategy development, operational performance improvement, performance measurement and reporting, financial management, technology enablement and project management. Mark has served as a committee member for numerous construction and real estate associations and numerous civic and charitable organizations.